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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Introduction to the Constitution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date did the Constitution go into effect?
(a) July 4, 1789.
(b) March 4, 1788.
(c) March 4, 1789.
(d) July 4, 1788.

2. The federal government is based on the concept that it should benefit the majority, which means what?
(a) There invariably will be people in the majority who are unhappy.
(b) There invariably will be people in the minority who are indifferent.
(c) There invariably will be people in the minority who are happy.
(d) There invariably will be people in the minority who are unhappy.

3. What type of democracy is that in which the people handle government matters on their own behalf?
(a) Federation.
(b) United.
(c) Direct.
(d) Indirect.

4. Some say the American government is one in which elected officials act on behalf of the people, or what Cullop says is the definition of what?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Independence.
(c) Confederation.
(d) Republic.

5. The Constitution could not be put into effect until it had been ratified by three fourths of the states, or how many of the original states?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cullop states that the Constitution is meaningless unless who enforces it?

2. The Articles of Confederation was not the best plan for a number of reasons and fell by the wayside when?

3. Who was the 16th President of the United States?

4. If a person's preferred candidate is not elected, there will be another election in which that candidate has what option?

5. The author stipulates that how many different kinds of democracy exist?

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